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Multi-functional micromodular robot

Research Project

Project/Area Number 21K18703
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Review Section Medium-sized Section 20:Mechanical dynamics, robotics, and related fields
Research InstitutionChuo University

Principal Investigator

Hayakawa Takeshi  中央大学, 理工学部, 准教授 (70759266)

Project Period (FY) 2021-07-09 – 2023-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2022)
Budget Amount *help
¥6,370,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,470,000)
Fiscal Year 2022: ¥2,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥600,000)
Fiscal Year 2021: ¥3,770,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥870,000)
Keywordsマイクロロボット / ハイドロゲル / 微細操作 / バイオミメティクス / PNIPAAm / 分子認識 / ゲルロボット / 温度応答性ゲル
Outline of Research at the Start

本研究では,複数のユニットが合体して駆動することで様々な機能を実現する,合体・分解型マイクロゲルロボットの創製を目的とする.
近年,マイクロスケールのソフトロボットが多数提案されているが,これらのロボットは移動などの単純な機能しか有していなかった.従って,いかに機能化を行うか,という点がソフトマイクロロボットの重大な課題であった.
そこで本研究では,マイクロゲルをソフトアクチュエータとして搭載したロボットに,分子認識機能を利用した合体・分解機能を付与し,単純な構造のロボットを合体することで多機能を創発する「合体・分解型多機能マイクロゲルロボット」の実現を目的とする.

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We propose micromodular robot based on assembly/ disassembly functions employing a molecular recognition. We have used stimuli responsive hydrogel as soft microactuators and succeeded in realizing hydrogel microrobot actuated by PNIPAAm, thermoresponsive hydrogel. In this study, we integrate cyclodextrin (CD) and azobenzen as a molecular recognition pair. We mixed the CD and azobenzen to PNIPAAm and succeeded in fabricating micropattern having the molecular recognition function. By using this microactuator, hydrogels can be assembled by irradiating UV light and disassembled by irradiating visible light. We succeeded in fabricating microrobot integrating this hydrogel actuator and drive it with irradiating laser to control its temperature. Also, we succeeded in assembly and disassembly of the robot with irradiating UV or visible light. We demonstrated peristaltic motion with assembled robot and showed that the assembled robot can move faster than a single modular robot.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究では,マイクロスケールの合体・分解型ロボットを提案している.マイクロスケールのロボットの大きな課題として,その機能化をどう行うか,というものがある.本提案は,その課題解決を行うためのアプローチであり,さらに複数の機能を切り替え可能な可能性を示しており,マイクロロボットの実用化に向けた大きな役割を担うものであると考えられる.

Report

(3 results)
  • 2022 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2021 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (45 results)

All 2022 2021

All Journal Article (5 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 5 results,  Open Access: 2 results) Presentation (40 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 18 results)

  • [Journal Article] Microgripper Using Soft Microactuators for Manipulation of Living Cells2022

    • Author(s)
      Kodera Shunnosuke、Watanabe Tomoki、Yokoyama Yoshiyuki、Hayakawa Takeshi
    • Journal Title

      Micromachines

      Volume: 13 Issue: 5 Pages: 794-794

    • DOI

      10.3390/mi13050794

    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Drive of Peristaltic Micro-Gel Robot by Using Laser Irradiation2022

    • Author(s)
      Kodera Shunnosuke、Koike Yuha、Yokoyama Yoshiyuki、Hayakawa Takeshi
    • Journal Title

      Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan

      Volume: 40 Issue: 1 Pages: 83-86

    • DOI

      10.7210/jrsj.40.83

    • NAID

      130008142032

    • ISSN
      0289-1824, 1884-7145
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Real-time irradiation system using patterned light to actuate light-driven on-chip gel actuators2022

    • Author(s)
      Koike Yuha、Kodera Shunnosuke、Yokoyama Yoshiyuki、Hayakawa Takeshi
    • Journal Title

      ROBOMECH Journal

      Volume: 9 Issue: 1 Pages: 1-10

    • DOI

      10.1186/s40648-022-00220-0

    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Evaluation of Three-dimensional Shape and Drive Characteristics of On-chip Gel Actuator2021

    • Author(s)
      Wada Hiroki、Koike Yuha、Yokoyama Yoshiyuki、Hayakawa Takeshi
    • Journal Title

      Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan

      Volume: 39 Issue: 6 Pages: 565-568

    • DOI

      10.7210/jrsj.39.565

    • NAID

      130008069769

    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] The System of Parallel Cell Manipulation by using Integrated Gel Actuator2021

    • Author(s)
      Koike Yuha、Wada Hiroki、Kodera Shunnosuke、Yokoyama Yoshiyuki、Hayakawa Takeshi
    • Journal Title

      Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan

      Volume: 39 Issue: 7 Pages: 673-676

    • DOI

      10.7210/jrsj.39.673

    • NAID

      130008083628

    • ISSN
      0289-1824, 1884-7145
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Presentation] Adhesion control of modular microgel robots by light irradiation2022

    • Author(s)
      Natsuki WATANABE,Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA , Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      International Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales (MARSS2022)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Fabrication and driving of flagellated micro-gel robot2022

    • Author(s)
      Hinako SATO, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      International Conference on Manipulation, Automation and Robotics at Small Scales (MARSS2022)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] A Multi-Locational Evaluation of Viscoelasticity of Hydrogels by Using Gel Actuator2022

    • Author(s)
      Hibiki NAKAJIMA, Yuha KOIKE, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Masaya HAGIWARA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      MHS2022: 33rd 2022 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Reconfiguration of modular microgel robot by light irradiation2022

    • Author(s)
      Natsuki WATANABE,Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA , Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      MHS2022: 33rd 2022 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Driving of flagellated micro-gel robot by using light-scanning system2022

    • Author(s)
      Hinako SATO, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      MHS2022: 33rd 2022 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Lift-off Process of On-chip Micro-Gel Actuator for Cell Manipulations2022

    • Author(s)
      Kyoka NAKANO, Hiroki WADA, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      MHS2022: 33rd 2022 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] EVALUATION OF LOCAL AND INTERNAL ELASTICITY OF HYDROGEL MATERIALS BY USING LIGHT-DRIVEN GEL ACTUATOR2022

    • Author(s)
      Hibiki NAKAJIMA, Yuha KOIKE, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Masaya HAGIWARA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      The 36th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (IEEE MEMS 2023)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] INCREASE OF EXPANSION RATE AND DIRECTION CONTROL OF MICROGEL ACTUATORS FOR SINGLE CELL MANIPULATIONS2022

    • Author(s)
      Kyoka NAKANO, Hiroki WADA, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      The 36th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (IEEE MEMS 2023)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 光照射によるマイクロゲルロボットの接着制御2022

    • Author(s)
      渡邊夏生,横山義之,早川健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第45回研究会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 微生物模倣型マイクロゲルロボットの作製2022

    • Author(s)
      佐藤 日向子,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第45回研究会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] マイクロゲルロボットの合体・分解に向けた接着力制御2022

    • Author(s)
      渡邊夏生,横山義之,早川健
    • Organizer
      日本機械学会ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2022(ROBOMECH2022)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 鞭毛型マイクロロボットの駆動2022

    • Author(s)
      佐藤 日向子,小寺 駿之亮,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      日本機械学会ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2022(ROBOMECH2022)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] ゲルアクチュエータを用いた局所的な粘弾性評価方法の検討2022

    • Author(s)
      中島 響,小池 優巴,横山 義之,萩原 将也,早川 健
    • Organizer
      日本機械学会ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2022(ROBOMECH2022)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 高集積化を目指した光駆動ゲルバルブの設計と評価2022

    • Author(s)
      中野 京香,和田 紘樹,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      日本機械学会ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2022(ROBOMECH2022)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] ハイドロゲル材料の局所的な粘弾性評価手法の検討2022

    • Author(s)
      中島 響,小池 優巴,横山 義之,萩原 将也,早川 健
    • Organizer
      第40回日本ロボット学会学術講演会(RSJ2022)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] ハイドロゲル材料内部の局所的な弾性評価手法の検討2022

    • Author(s)
      中島 響,小池 優巴,横山 義之,萩原 将也,早川 健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第46回研究会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 鞭毛型マイクロゲルロボットの運動解析2022

    • Author(s)
      佐藤 日向子,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第46回研究会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] ゲルアクチュエータの変位拡大のための部分的拘束プロセスの提案とその評価2022

    • Author(s)
      中野 京香,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第46回研究会
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 合体・分解型マイクロゲルロボットの駆動2022

    • Author(s)
      渡邊夏生,横山義之,早川健
    • Organizer
      第13回マイクロ・ナノ工学シンポジウム
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 微生物模倣型マイクロゲルロボットの光走査による駆動2022

    • Author(s)
      佐藤 日向子,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      第23回計測自動制御学会システムインテグレーション部門講演会(SI2022)
    • Related Report
      2022 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 3D DEFORMATION OF THERMORESPONSIVE GEL ACTUATOR UNDER MECHANICAL CONSTRAINTS2021

    • Author(s)
      Hiroki Wada, Yuha Koike, Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, Takeshi Hayakawa
    • Organizer
      The 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] MANIPULATION OF MULTIPLE CELLS BASED ON A FLUID RESISTANCE CONTROL BY USING INTEGRATED GEL ACTUATORS2021

    • Author(s)
      Yuha Koike, Hiroki Wada, Shunnosuke Kodera, Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, Takeshi Hayakawa
    • Organizer
      The 25th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Adhesion Control of Microgel Robot Based on a Molecular Recognition2021

    • Author(s)
      Natsuki WATANABE, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      IEEE 32th International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science (MHS 2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Laser Scanning Drive of Peristaltic Micro-Gelrobot2021

    • Author(s)
      Shunnnosuke KODERA, Yuha KOIKE, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      IEEE 32th International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science (MHS 2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Flow Control toward Parallel Cell Manipulations by Using Integrated Gel Actuators2021

    • Author(s)
      Yuha Koike, Hiroki Wada, Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, Takeshi Hayakawa
    • Organizer
      IEEE 32th International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science (MHS 2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Non-Uniform Swelling of Gel Actuator Made from Temperature Responsible Gel under Mechanical Constraint2021

    • Author(s)
      Hiroki Wada, Yuha Koike, Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, Takeshi Hayakawa
    • Organizer
      IEEE 32th International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science (MHS 2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Fabrication of reconfigurable modular microgel robot2021

    • Author(s)
      Natsuki WATANABE, Shunnosuke KODERA, Yuha KOIKE, Yoshiyuki YOKOYAMA, Takeshi HAYAKAWA
    • Organizer
      Pacifichem 2021: A Creative Vision for the Future
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Soft Microrobot Driven by Using Graphene-Mixed Gel Actuator2021

    • Author(s)
      Shunnosuke Kodera, tomoki watanabe, Yuha Koike, Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, Takeshi Hayakawa
    • Organizer
      Pacifichem 2021: A Creative Vision for the Future
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Analyses of deformation of light driven on-chip gel actuators2021

    • Author(s)
      Hiroki Wada, Yuha Koike, Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, Takeshi Hayakawa
    • Organizer
      Pacifichem 2021: A Creative Vision for the Future
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Integration of light-driven hydrogel actuator for on-chip cell manipulations2021

    • Author(s)
      Yuha Koike, Hiroki Wada, Yoshiyuki Yokoyama, Takeshi Hayakawa
    • Organizer
      Pacifichem 2021: A Creative Vision for the Future
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 細胞操作の並列化に向けた集積型光駆動ゲルアクチュエータ2021

    • Author(s)
      小池 優巴,和田 紘樹,小寺 駿之亮,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第43回研究会
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 機械的拘束下におけるオンチップゲルアクチュエータの三次元変形形状解析2021

    • Author(s)
      和田 紘樹,小池 優巴,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第43回研究会
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 拘束下におけるゲルアクチュエータの形状評価と細胞操作応用2021

    • Author(s)
      和田 紘樹,小池 優巴,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      日本機械学会ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2021(ROBOMECH2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 集積型光駆動ゲルアクチュエータを用いた細胞操作の並列化2021

    • Author(s)
      小池優巴,和田紘樹,小寺駿之亮,横山義之,早川健
    • Organizer
      日本機械学会ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2021(ROBOMECH2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] ソフトアクチュエータを用いた蠕動運動型マイクロゲルロボットの駆動2021

    • Author(s)
      小寺 駿之亮,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      日本機械学会ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2021(ROBOMECH2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 合体・分解型マイクロゲルロボットの検討2021

    • Author(s)
      渡邊 夏生,小寺 駿之亮,小池 優巴,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      日本機械学会ロボティクス・メカトロニクス講演会2021(ROBOMECH2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 細胞操作への応用を目指した機械拘束付与ゲルアクチュエータ2021

    • Author(s)
      和田 紘樹,小池 優巴,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第44回研究会
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 細胞操作に向けた集積型光駆動ゲルアクチュエータによる流体制御2021

    • Author(s)
      小池 優巴,和田 紘樹,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      化学とマイクロ・ナノシステム学会第44回研究会
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 合体・分解型マイクロゲルロボットの作製2021

    • Author(s)
      渡邊 夏生,小寺 駿之亮,小池 優巴,横山 義之,早川 健
    • Organizer
      第39回日本ロボット学会学術講演会(RSJ2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] レーザー照射を用いた蠕動運動型マイクロゲルロボットの駆動2021

    • Author(s)
      小寺駿之亮,小池優巴,横山義之,早川健
    • Organizer
      第39回日本ロボット学会学術講演会(RSJ2021)
    • Related Report
      2021 Research-status Report

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